Where Can You Study Welding Near Susanville?
- Lassen Community College in Susanville, in town away, awarded 7 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, NV, 74 miles away, offers Welding, Manufacturing Technologies, AAS and Welding Technology, Certificate of Achievement.
- Butte College in Oroville, 76 miles away, offers Welding Technology AS Degree and Welding Technology Certificate of Achievement.
- Welder pay in California: a median $58,060 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Susanville
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| Lassen Community CollegeSusanville | in town | 7 certificates |
| Truckee Meadows Community CollegeReno, NV | 74 miles | 107 certificates, 14 associate |
| Butte CollegeOroville | 76 miles | 110 certificates, 11 associate |
Welding programs near Susanville, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay in California
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in California (26,060 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 2 welding schools above (each college name links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions and College Navigator.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.